Ruckus Wireless, BeamFlex, MediaFlex, MediaFlex 7811 Multimedia Access Poi nt, and MediaFlex 7111 Multimedia Adapter are
trademarks of Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
All other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability , Ruckus W ireless, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to the products described in this document without notice.
Ruckus Wireless, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s)
described herein.
This Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point User Guide will help you understand the Ruckus
Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point — how to install it, and configure it using the Ruckus
Wireless Web Interface.
Who Should Use This Guide
This User Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. All the basic
computer networking, Internet, and other information required to configure this device is provided herein.
What You’ll Find in This Guide
The following topics are covered:
•Chapter 1: “Introduction”
•Chapter 2: “Installation and Setup”
•Chapter 3: “Configuration”
•Chapter 4: “Maintenance
•Chapter 5: “711 1 Adapter Setup, Provisio ning, and Management
•Appendix A: “T echnical Specifications”
•Appendix B: “Configuration W orksheets
Typographic Conventions
This User Guide uses the following typographic conventions:
T able 1—Typographic conventions
Typeface or
Symbol
italicsEmphasis, book titles, CD names,
MeaningExample
special terms.
Also used to denote optional input if
surrounded by <brackets>
Read your User Guide thoroughly .
Enter an address in the range
192.168.2.<2-253>
boldSystem menu names, user inputOpen the Control Panel.
fixed
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Screen text, URLs, IP addressesBrowse to the following IP address:
http://192.168.2.1
System Requirements
System Requirements
The 7811 is compatible with most contemporary personal computers and operating systems that are
configured for Internet and wireless networking.
The 7811 is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Web browsers are
supported:
•Internet Explorer version 6.0
•Netscape version 8.1
•Firefox version 1.5.0.6
•Safari 1.0
Support and Warranty Information
See the W a rranty card for detailed information about contacting Technical Support, and the W arranty terms
for your 7811.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Ruckus Wireless
MediaFlex 7811
Access Point
Ruckus Wireless
MediaFlex 7111 Adapter
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point (7811). The 7811
is a device that enables wireless multimedia networking for video, voice and data, without replacing existing
routers, network adapters and media receivers.
A typical installation consists of a 7811 connected to a DSL router or cable modem. The 7811 sends wireless
signals to an adapter that is connected to a set top box. Video, data and voice traf fic are distributed amongst
TV, video appliances, and other wireless-enabled home entertainment appliances.
Figure 1—Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point in a typical home network
The 7811 supports one BSSID and features HTTPS and secure shell (SSH) management, with device
specific certificates.
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MediaFlex™
MediaFlex™
MediaFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s family of purpose-built, multimedia WiFi devices that enable
reliable wireless distribution of entertainment-quality, real-time media applications throughout the home.
Media applications require consistent and uninterrupted bandwidth; however most wireless LANs
(WLANs) cannot provide consistent service because of the variable nature of the wireless medium.
Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s new, patent-pending Multicast TV-over-WLAN (TVoWLAN) technology
differentiates multicast video frames from general multicast and broadcast traffic to provide robust wireless
transport for IPTV streams—from the broadband gateway to the set top boxes.
T o mitigate the performance impact of concurrent applications and interfering devices in a shared medium
network, MediaFlex integrates the Ruckus Wireless new, patent-pending Media Quality of Service (QoS)
technology to automatically classify video traffic and prioritize transmissions among applications.
BeamFlex™
BeamFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s patent-pending antenna technology that allows wireless signals to
navigate around interference, extend wireless signal range, and increase speed s and capacity for 802 .11n
wireless networks. The BeamFlex™ antenna system consists of an array of six high-gain directional antenna
elements, that allow the 7811 to find quality signal paths in a changing environment, and sustain the baseline
performance required for supporting data, audio and video applications.
Key Features
BeamFlex™ Smart MIMO Antenna Maximizes Wireless Range and
Performance
•Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology supports real time learning of Radio Frequency,
station, network and application conditions.
•On-the-fly adaptation to each receiving device in response to environmental changes such as interference
to maximize signal quality , data rate and minimize packet errors and retransmissions.
•Internal driver software controls an antenna array with 6 high-gain, directional antenna elements that
combine to form 63 unique antenna combinations.
•Expert system 802.11 driver controls data rate and retransmission policies on a per-packet basis.
•Priority queuing for voice, video, best-effort and background traffic, per W iFi Alliance WiFi Multimedia
(WMM) specifications.
•Strict priority with short (2 frames) hardware queue depth to ensure rapid feedback from the remote AP .
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Key Features
Multiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data Traffic
•Delivers 30-40Mbps of bandwidth at 99.9% availability throughout a typical 2500ft2 (300m2) home.
•Supports total number of streams with aggregate of 30Mbps to 40Mbps video throughput
•Supports one MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or one 10Mbps+ high
definition video stream at 50ft (18m), with simultaneous data traffic.
Simple Configuration and Installation
•Simple We b-based user interface for easy configuration and customization of features such as SSID, WP A
key , statistics mon itoring and software upgrade.
Standards-based Solution Protects User Investment, Minimizes
Replacement Cost
•Compliant with 802.11n: Supports 802.11n wireless ne tworking and can interoperate in 802.1 1n-only or
mixed networks
•Compliant with WP A-AES, WPA2-AES, and Wi-Fi Alliance WMM specifications
•Supports Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) data encryption. WPA provides strong
data encryption based on a pre-shared key
•Attaches to installed routers or home gateways via Ethernet to optimize the WLAN without replacing
existing router, fire wall or media devices
•Compatible with the emerging 802.11n WLAN standard
•Virtual AP support of one BSSID
•HTTPS management
•SSH management
•Device-specific certificates
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Key Features
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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup
This chapter describes how to install your Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point, and how to set
up your PC to connect to the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface.
5. Limited Warranty Statement and Software License Agreement
6. Federal Communications Commission Notices
Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point
Front View
Figure 2— “Front view of the 7811” shows the front view of the 7811, with the LED indicators numbered.
The numbers correspond to the labels describing LED behavior in Table 1— “LED Indicators and
Meanings” on page 7.
Figure 2—Front view of the 7811
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LED Status Lights
Table 1— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the 7811.
T able 1—LED Indicators and Meanings
LabelLEDActivityDescription
LED Status Lights
1Power
2
3
4Signal Quality
WAN
Connectivity
Wireless
Device
Association
Green
Off
GreenThe WAN port has detected link.
Flashing GreenData is being transmitted or received on the WAN port.
OffNo link connectivity .
AmberThe WLAN interface is up, but no station is connected.
GreenA station is connected to the WLAN (either the home
OffWLAN is not up
GreenGood signal quality at the service provider WLAN
Flashing GreenMarginally acceptable signal quality at the service
OffNo station associated with service provider WLAN.
Power is supplied to the 7811.
Power is not supplied to the 781 1.
WLAN or the service provider WLAN).
interface.
provider WLAN interface.
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LED Status Lights
5
67
8
Rear View
Figure 3—Rear view of the 7811
Table 2 describes the physical features of the AP’s rear panel.
T able 2—Rear Panel Features
LabelDescription
5AC Power (Input 100-120V or 220-240V depending on the
country , 50/60HZ, 0 .3A)
6WAN port, a 10/100Mbps auto-sensing, autonegotiating
Ethernet port that needs to be connected to the broadband
gateway.
7Over the Air Auto Provisioning Button (not active for current
release).
8
Reset button. Used only if you need to reset the 7811 to its
factory default settings. Insert the end of a paper clip or pin
into the hole and hold it in for at least 8 seconds.
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Placement Guidelines
Placement Guidelines
The Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 will automatically adjust, within limits, to room conditions. You can
achieve better signal reception by following the below placement guidelines:
Establishing a Good General Location
Your 7811 should be placed:
•Near the center of the room, if possible.
•On a shelf or other elevated location where other wireless networking devices are within line-of-sight
access.
•A way from other sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, microwave ovens, and cordless
phones).
•A way from lar ge metal surfaces, pictures or mirrors, metal bookcases, displays, racks, etc.
•A way from lar ge furniture or other physical obstructions, particularly metallic materials.
Using the Signal Quality LED to Fine Tune the Placement
Wireless environments are sensitive to the physical arrangement of both electronic devices and furniture in
a room. Y ou can observe the Signal Quality Indicator LED to determine the best location. The Signal Quality
indicator LED is described in Table 1— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 7.
Refer to the troubleshooting section on page 14 if video quality deteriorates after an installation.
If “Minimum Acceptable” or “Marginally Acceptable,” air quality is indicated, you can adjust the location
of the 7811 and other devices until a steady green LED indicates “good” signal quality.
Connecting and Configuring the 7811
If it has not been already configured, you must configure your 7811 to work within your home network. Read
the following section to understand how to configure it manually.
NOTE – Depending on the pre-configurations of the 7811, the device behavior may be slightly different than what is
described in this manual.
Configuring an IP Address on Your Computer
1. Do one of the following:
• For Windows 2000: Select Start > Settings > Network and Dialup Connections
• For Windows XP: Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections
2. Right-click the icon for the Local Area Connection designated for your home network and select Properties.
NOTE – This is not the same icon as your home wireless network.
3. In the Local Area Connection Pr operties window , se lect Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Pr operties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Pr operties window (Figure ) appears.
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Connecting and Configuring the 7811
Figure 4—TCP/IP Properties
4. Write down the current settings so you can restore your computer to its current configuration, if needed.
5. Select Use the following IP address, and enter 192.168.2.20 in the IP addr ess text box.
6. For Subnet mask, enter 255.255.255.0.
7. For Default gateway , enter 192.168.2.1.
8. Select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter 192.168.2.1 for the Pr eferred DNS server.
9. Click OK to save these settings and exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Connecting the 7811
1. Connect the provided AC Power adapter to the 781 1 and plug the other end into a power outlet or to a surge
protector that is plugged into a power outlet. The Power LED will turn green when you connect the power.
2. Connect the CA T5 Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the 7811 and the Ethernet port on your PC. The WAN
Connectivity LED should turn steady green.
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Connecting and Configuring the 7811
3. Open a browser window on your PC. T ype the de fault router WAN port IP address shown in Table 3 as
https://<ip-address>.
T able 3—Default Settings
ParameterService Provider
Network NameV54-xxxxxx (where xxxxxx are the last
six digits of the MAC address.
SecurityWP A-PSK
IP Addressing192.168.2.1 (WAN port)
192.168.2.254 (adapter)
Username/PasswordUsername: super
Password: sp-admin
NOTE – Depending on your Service Provider's configuration, the default values might be different than what is stated
in this table.
4. The Security Alert window appears (Figure 5).
Figure 5—Security Alert window
5. Click Yes.
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Connecting and Configuring the 7811
Figure 6—Login Window
6. The login screen appears, type the appropriate Username and Password shown in Table 3.
7. Click Login. The Status > Device window appears (Figure 7).
Figure 7—Status > Device Window
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Connecting and Configuring the 7811
Configuring Wireless Settings
Follow the basic steps below to configure wireless settings. For more detailed information, see Configuring
the Wireless Settings on page 22.
1. Choose Configuration > Wireless. The window in Figure 8 appears.
Figure 8—Configure > Wireless Settings (Common)
OTE – The value for Wireless Mode is fixed to 5GHz (802.11a/n) and is not configurable.
N
2. For Channel, choose SmartSelect.
3. When you are finished, click Update Setti ngs.
4. Click Update Settings.
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Troubleshooting Setup
Troubleshooting Setup
If you cannot connect to the 7811, follow this startup sequence:
1. Unplug the 7811’s power adapter.
2. Plug in the 7811’s power adapter.
3. Connect the 7811 (through the WAN port) to your DSL modem or gateway.
4. Connect your computer to your DSL modem or gateway, and then set the IP address of your computer by
following Configuring an IP Address on Your Computer on page 9.
5. On your PC, open a browser window . Enter the default IP address of the 781 1 that appears on the label at the
bottom of the 7811. When the login screen app ears, enter the username and passwo rd shown on the label at
the bottom of the 7811.
6. Choose Configuration :: Device. Verify that your computer’s wireless network settings match that of the
7811.
7. Check the LED status lights to verify correct operation.
• Make sure you are using the correct power adapter supplied by Ruckus Wireless.
• Make sure the Power LED is lit.If it is not lit, make sure that the power cord is properly connected to
the 7811, and that the AC power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If the
problem persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.
• Make sure your WAN Connectivity LED is lit. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are
secure at the 7811 and your computer. The WAN Connectivity LED on the 781 1 indicates link when
the adapter is fully seated in the port.
• Make sure the Wireless Devic e Association LED is either stead y or flashing Green. If not lit, the
Wireless settings may be incorrect between the 781 1 and your computer. If necessary, reset the 7811
to its factory defaults
Resetting the Device To Factory Defaults
If you forgot what IP address or security settings you assigned to the 781 1, you can reset it to factory defaults
by inserting the end of a paper clip into the reset button hole located on the back of the unit. Press and hold
the reset button for at least eight (8) seconds. Then you can connect to the 7811 using the default network
settings.
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Chapter 3: Configuration
This chapter describes the tasks you need to do to customize the 7811 to run on your wireless network.
Before you modify any wireless settings on the 7811, print Table 4— “Wireless Network Settings
Worksheet” and record the following information about your wireless network. Your ISP or network
administrator may provide you with this information. The wireless information recorded in this worksheet
should be used to configure the 7811’s wireless settings.
Table 4 shows is the Wireless Network Settings Worksheet that you can use to record your settings.
NOTE – Appendix B: Configuration Worksheets also contains a printable version of this table.
T able 4—Wire less Netwo rk Setti ngs W orksh eet
ItemDescription and Your Network Setting
781 1 SSID
Encryption MethodIf using WP A-PSK, write down the passphrase. The WPA-PSK passphrase is
The SSID for the service provider. This is typically used for streaming IPTV video
content.
WP A Version:______________________________________
WP A Algorithm____________________________________
WP A Pass phrase : ________________________________
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7811 Settings Worksheet
7811 Settings Worksheet
Table 5 enables you to record your personalized settings for configuring the 7811. Enter the security settings
you recorded in Table 4, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 16.
Store this information in a safe place.
NOTE – Appendix B: Configuration Worksheets also contains a printable version of this table.
T able 5—7811 Default and User Settings Worksheet
ItemDefault SettingY our Setting
Service Provider User Name
Service Provider Password
Internet Access Type
Local Network Configuration
Default IP Address (WAN port if
no DHCP response from the
DHCP server)
Subnet Mask
Service Provider SSID
super
sp-admin
DHCP Client Enabled
(can be set to static
or PPPoE)
DHCP Server Enabled
192.168.2.1
255.255.255.0
V54-xxxxxx where
xxxxxx are the last six
digits of the MAC
address.
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Wireless Mode
5GHz (802.11a/n) Fixed
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Not configurable
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus
The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface menus are located on the left-hand navigation pane. To select a
particular menu, simply click on the menu link.
Common Buttons
The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface screens contain the following menu buttons (Table 6):
T able 6—Wireless Web Interface Menu Buttons
ButtonAction
LogoutLogs out from the current session.
Restore Previous SettingsRestores the original configuration.
Update SettingsSaves the new configuration.
BackReverts to the previous menu. Only found in the Configuration menus.
Configuring the 7811
This section describes the tasks and screens used to customize the 7811 configuration to run on your wireless
network.
Review the following topics before you change any system configuration settings:
•"Connecting and Configuring the 7811" on page 9.
Device Configuration
Table 5, “7811 Default and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 17 shows the default settings used to login
to the device.
A minimum set of configurations is required to put the 7811 into operational mode. The system provides the
default settings for these configuration items. You should change the default settings where necessary to
match your own wireless network’s configuration, and to protect your privacy.
To set the name of your device or to modify the login name and passwords, do the following:
1. Go to Configuration > Device. The window of Figure 9 appears.
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